{"product_id":"9798888599457","title":"Home Away From Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Akbari, Nazneen \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 03\/02\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 32 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9798888599457,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuha is already worried about spending the summer in Oman. When she leaves behind her dearest doll, how will she possibly feel at home in Oman now?“Oman is your home away from home,” Mama said softly. “Your Jadda hasn’t seen you in three years and she’s excited to spend the summer with you. You’ll have fun together.”This summer, Nuha and Mama are traveling to Oman to visit her Jadda. Mama is excited to visit home, but Oman doesn’t feel like home to Nuha. The air is warm and sticky, people wear different clothes, and a language she barely understands swirls around her. At least she has her dearest doll, Mary, to keep her company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Nuha accidentally leaves Mary behind, the thought of staying in Oman all summer feels impossible. Until Jadda ushers her into the wonderful sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the souk (market) to look for a new doll. Little by little, Nuha begins to realize Oman is special in its own way, and even finds glimpses of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sweet story about reconnecting with faraway grandparents and rediscovering cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author’s own experience moving from India to Oman as a kidEndnotes provide further information about Oman and the souk in the story\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56452071948661,"sku":"9798888599457","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9798888599457.jpg?v=1765273477","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9798888599457","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}